Last night Bette Midler (whom I love, no matter how idiotic her politics are), said she's going to be working to have a President "elected" this year, not assigned to us like a homeroom teacher so she's going to be doing benefits for Kerry. She said this on Letterman last night.
Bette Midler is a combination Ethel Merman-Bea Arthur without the class.
"STATEMENT OF SAG PRESIDENT MELISSA GILBERT ON THE PASSING OF FORMER SAG, U.S. PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN
Los Angeles, CA (June 5, 2004) – Screen Actors Guild (SAG) President Melissa Gilbert issued the following statement on the death of former President Ronald Reagan, who served as president of SAG from 1947 to 1952 and again from 1959 to 1960:
"Ronald Reagan presided over Screen Actors Guild at one of the most challenging moments in our union's history, as the rise of television significantly impacted the compensation and working conditions for the nation's screen actors. Under his tenure, SAG grew significantly in size and influence as the Guild tackled issues ranging from runaway production, to fair compensation, to unity in an increasingly complex industry – all issues that remain timely to working actors today.
"It can be said that Ronald Reagan got his start in politics at Screen Actors Guild. He served as president of the union twice, from 1947 to 1952 and again from 1959 to 1960. While President Reagan's politics grew conservative over the years and, at times, at odds with the nation's labor movement, there can be no question that he devoted years of his life to advancing the wages, benefits and working conditions of his fellow actors. He leaves behind an enduring legacy to this industry, as he does to the country as a whole. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family today."